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‘Ruins of mess house Basidu H M S “Sphinx” at anchor’ [‎4r] (1/2)

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Ref: Mss Eur F111/354, f 4

The record is made up of 1 photograph. It was created in 1901. It was written in English. The original is part of the British Library: India Office The department of the British Government to which the Government of India reported between 1858 and 1947. The successor to the Court of Directors. Records and Private Papers Documents collected in a private capacity. .

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This black and white photograph shows the ruins of the mess house at Basidu, with the Royal Navy ship HMS Sphinx in the background.

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On reverse of image, in pen: ‘Ruins of mess house Basidu H M S “Sphinx” at anchor. 1901’.

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Dimensions: 92 x 119mm

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Mss Eur F111/354, f 4
Title
‘Ruins of mess house Basidu H M S “Sphinx” at anchor’
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4r:4v
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